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GLOSSARY CATEGORY

Compliance

25 terms with concise definitions

Annual Return

Term

Yearly statutory filing that summarizes a company’s key information and compliance status.

Beneficial Owner

Term

Person who ultimately owns or controls an entity, even if not listed publicly.

CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)

Term

Mandatory corporate spending on social initiatives for eligible companies.

Compliance Calendar

Term

Schedule of statutory due dates for filings, payments, and renewals.

Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

Term

Electronic credential used to sign documents digitally in India.

FSSAI License

Term

Food safety registration required for food businesses in India.

Filing Fee

Term

Government fee paid for statutory filings or applications.

Interest on Late Payment

Term

Statutory interest charged for delayed tax or invoice payments.

KYC

Term

Know Your Customer process for verifying identity and compliance.

Late Fee

Term

Penalty charged for filing or payment after the due date.

MSME

Term

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises as classified by turnover and investment.

Monthly Return

Term

Periodic filing reporting transactions or tax liability each month.

NOC (No Objection Certificate)

Term

Written consent issued by an authority for a specific action.

Quarterly Return

Term

Statutory filing made every quarter for taxes or compliance.

Start-up India

Term

Government initiative offering benefits to eligible startups.

Trade License

Term

Municipal license required to conduct certain business activities.

UDIN

Term

Unique Document Identification Number for certified documents by CAs.

Udyam Registration

Term

Online registration for MSMEs in India.

Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO)

Term

Individual who ultimately owns or controls a legal entity.

Voluntary Disclosure

Term

Self-reporting of information or liabilities to authorities.

Whistleblower Policy

Term

Policy enabling reporting of misconduct without retaliation.

XBRL

Term

eXtensible Business Reporting Language used for digital financial reporting.

Yearly Return

Term

Annual reporting requirement for certain registrations or filings.

Zero Liability Certificate

Term

Certificate confirming no outstanding dues with an authority.

Zoning Compliance

Term

Adherence to land-use and municipal zoning regulations.